Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

I was adopted by my dad at 13, but he did not register the adoption at the time he is now registering the adoption which will be a foreign decree of adoption with the state of texas. I would like to know is the adoption too late to file for immigration purposes


Asked on 1/10/11, 9:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

If you are over 16 years old before the adoption becomes final, it is too late. You must make a motion to record the adoption nunc pro tunc. Please contact me for more information.

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Answered on 1/16/11, 5:00 am


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